AEG vs Siemens Fridges

AEG and Siemens both make German-engineered fridges that suit a fitted kitchen, and both offer built-in undercounter models. AEG's line includes the NSK6I82EF 6000 built-in undercounter larder fridge and the AWS4052B5B 5000 wine cooler at £749. Siemens' iQ300 KS36VVIEPG 346L tall larder fridge in inox costs £799, while the iQ500 KS36VAXEP 346L tall fridge in black steel is priced at £899. Both Siemens models offer far more freestanding capacity than AEG's undercounter units, which makes the choice largely about the kind of kitchen you have.

Siemens' hyperFresh drawer and HyperFreshPlus on the iQ500 keep produce fresh, superCooling chills new items quickly and the antiFingerprint finish keeps stainless surfaces tidy. Its noFrost system removes manual defrosting, and Home Connect lets you monitor temperature and receive door-open alerts on a smartphone with compatible models. The iQ500 carries a C rating for noise at 39 dB. AEG relies on CustomFlex door storage, TwinTech No Frost and MultiFlow cooling, with quiet operation as low as 39 dB and up to 10 years of compressor cover. Siemens fridges typically come with a 2-year standard warranty, which can be extended to five years.

AEG suits people who want a built-in undercounter larder fridge or a wine cooler for a fitted kitchen and who value CustomFlex storage for flexible door compartments. Its drawbacks are limited colours and parts that can be expensive. Siemens suits buyers who want a larger, sleeker tall fridge with smart controls and who accept that premium features may require WiFi. Built-in models are best fitted by a professional, so factor that cost in if you plan to integrate the unit into cabinetry.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you are fitting an undercounter larder fridge and want CustomFlex storage with a compressor warranty of up to 10 years, choose Siemens if you want a 346L tall fridge with Home Connect and superCooling, from £799 for the iQ300 up to £899 for the iQ500.